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PAGE 38 — DCA-70USI (50 Hz) — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/22/05)
Shutdown Procedure
To shutdown the generator use the following procedure:
1. Place both the MAIN, GFCI and LOAD circuit breakers
as shown in Figure 39 to the OFF position.
3. Let the engine cool by running it for 3-5 minutes with no
load applied.
4. Place the
MPEC Control Switch
(Figure 56) to the
OFF/RESET position.
Figure 56. MPEC Control Switch (Off/Reset)
5. Verify that the
all
status LED on the MPEC display
are OFF (not lit).
6. Remove all loads from the generator.
Emergency Shutdown Procedure
1. To shut-down the engine in the event of an emergency,
switch the
MAIN
,
GFCI
and
LOAD
(Figure 39) circuit
breakers to OFF position.
2. Place the
MPEC Control Switch
switch (Figure 56) to
the OFF/RESET position.
NEVER stop the engine suddenly except in an emergency.
DO NOT use the emergency stop switch a as method of
shutting down the generator. This switch is ONLY to be
used in the event of an emergency.
WARNING -
SHUTTING DOWN THE GENERATOR
1. Perform steps 1 through 5 in the
Before Starting
section
as outlined in the
Manual Starting
Procedure
.
2. Place the
MPEC Control Switch
(Figure 54) in the AUTO
position .
3. Continue to follow the steps outlined in the
Manual Start-
up
procedure (start at step 9).
Figure 55. MPEC Control Switch (AUTO)
When the generator is set in the
AUTO mode, the generator will
automically start
in the event of
comercial power falling below a
prescribed level by means of a
contact closure that is generated
automatically by a transfer switch.
NOTE
Starting (Auto Mode)
Before connecting this generator to any
building’s electrical system, a
licensed
electrician
must install an
isolation
(transfer)
switch
. Serious damage to the
building’s electrical system may occur
without this transfer switch.
DANGER - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM HAZARDS
When connecting the generator to a isolation (transfer)
switch, ALWAYS have power applied to the generator's
internal battery charger. This will ensure that the engine
will not fail due to a dead battery.
CAUTION - BACKUP GENERATOR USE
When running the generator in the AUTO mode, remember
the generator can start up at any time without warning.
NEVER attempt to perform any maintenance when the
generator is in the auto mode.
WARNING - AUTO MODE MAINTENANCE
19. The generator will run until manually stopped or an
abnormal condition occurs.
DCA-70USI (50 Hz) — GENERATOR START-UP PROCEDURE (AUTO MODE)
When the MPEC
Control Switch
is placed in the AUTO position,
the engine glow plugs will be
warmed and the engine will start
automatically. The pre-heat lamp
will turn off when the engine has
started.
NOTE